The challenge

In both cases dealt with, the client companies needed speed in the preparation of manuals, regardless of the amount of data processed, reducing the possibility of producing errors to zero.

There was a need to obtain an interactive graphic visualization of the spare parts: 2D exploded tables or 3D models. The interactive content had to allow the user to add spare parts to the cart simply by clicking on the required component or on the bill.

The solution had to automatically fill in the offer requests, and then send them by e-mail, printed and faxed or published on the web through an interface where spare parts can be managed.

The spare parts software had to operate automatically, drastically reducing the possibility of making mistakes in compiling the order by the customer, also optimizing costs and procurement times.

The manuals had to always be precise, detailed and updated, to achieve greater efficiency in the use of resources dedicated to these activities.

The management of the spare parts catalog had to be multilingual and capable of generating and publishing spare parts manuals, viewing and using them also via mobile devices (tablets, smartphones, iPads and iPhones).

The Solution

In the case of SCM

Scm Group was born from the strategic vision of SCM, founded in 1952, with the mission of offering the widest range of solutions in the wood sector. Over time, the Group develops technologies and acquires leading brands, to complete all the processes of the second wood processing and, subsequently, of composite materials, plastic, glass, metal and marble.
From 2019, the SCM group decides to inaugurate a new phase of business innovation. Thanks to the Sygest “Spare Parts Catalog Builder” (SPCB) solution, SCM has automated the recovery of old 2D manuals, integrated into internal e-commerce. Through the data provided by the Team Center (PDM / PLM) and Microsoft Dynamics AX (ERP) and thanks to the tables coming from NX and Solid Edge (CAD), SCM now provides interactive spare parts catalogs in 2D format, quickly and without possibility of error.
The SCM group decides to adopt a second Sygest solution, the “Web Spare Parts” (WSP), a web platform that uses the technology of the “Spare Parts Catalog Builder” (SPCB) to choose and order spare parts and obtain offers / orders on -line. In addition, the WSP being connected to the company ERP, gives the possibility to be updated in real time on stock availability and on a possible estimate of the goods procurement time.
This system has attributed to the SCM group an improvement in after-sales services and delivery times and an increase in communication with customers, who are helped in the order process thanks to a simple, fast and intuitive search method.

In the case of YCOM

Ycom Srl is a consultancy company in the Automotive and Motorsport field founded in 2008 by Mario Saccone and Nicola Scimeca, with the aim of creating a specialized company capable of developing a complete project, from the design phase of the car to the tests. on the track.
Over the years, Ycom has grown exponentially, managing 60% of the cars racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Official Audi Motorsport, Ycom is now recognized as one of the most advanced and reliable companies in the world of racing car design, with a focus on composites.
The Ycom headquarters are located in the province of Parma, in the heart of the Italian Motorsport Valley, but with international horizons, and customers all over the world.
Among the latest projects, the call in 2018 from Wolfsburg to build the first electric supercar under the Volkswagen brand. In just two months, the Emilian company developed the first prototype of the Volkswagen I.D.R., which later became the first electric car to win the Pikes Peak, the longest and most difficult uphill race in history, smashing all previous records.
In 2019 a new project was launched that sees Ycom and Sygest in collaboration for the automatic creation of 3D interactive spare parts catalogs of their cars and their publication on the web, tablets, smartphones and tablets through Spare Parts Catalog Builder (SPCB), Web Spare Parts (WSP).
Using the data coming from the CAD and the management software, the Spare Parts Catalog Builder automatically creates the catalogs in 3D format. This procedure takes place quickly, regardless of the amount of data and with a substantial reduction in errors.
For the publication of these catalogs, Ycom has relied on two modules of Sygest’s SySuite suite: with Web Spare Parts (WSP), a web platform for the management and sale of spare parts, and DAV, sw installed on a PC with the possibility to work offline, you can choose and order spare parts visually from the 3D model and place them in the cart to create an order.
Thanks to these Sygest solutions, Ycom presents an innovative and efficient race assistance service in the field of MotorSport.
Next step, the evaluation of the module for the publication of the 3D spare parts catalog on the native iOS and Android App.

For more information, you can consult the website of Sygest Srl:

Automatic creation of interactive 2D and 3D spare parts manuals, and Web solution for the management and sale of spare parts.